With the start of Donald Trump’s presidency, the countries of the European Union face challenges intertwining economy, geopolitics, and internal sovereignty. The U.S.’s protectionist approach could ignite a trade war, hitting key European export sectors with new tariffs. At the same time, the growing influence of figures like Elon Musk, with his support for populist […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes The decision made by Ukraine’s authorities on the suspension of Russia’s natural gas transit over the country and the consequential stop of supplies to the European Union represents a profound crisis that has far-reaching economic, social, and environmental consequences on the continent. The situation is not as dire […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes With the end of the long-standing arrangement of Russian gas transit, many European countries are facing a complicated situation due to the lack of alternative options that could assure enough supplies. At the time, while Ukraine’s authorities celebrated the cessation of the gas transit as a momentous occurrence, […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 6 minutes The End of an Era: Gas Supply Disruptions The halt of Russian gas transit through Ukraine—a deal that had persisted since the Soviet Union’s collapse—has been described as a “historic event” by Ukrainian officials. The decision not to renew the transit agreement was driven by Ukraine’s ongoing conflict […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 6 minutes The geopolitical landscape in Eastern Europe has shifted dramatically in recent years, particularly following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Moldova and Slovakia are now grappling with significant economic challenges stemming from the cessation of Russian gas deliveries, with especially severe effects on Moldova’s breakaway region of Transnistria. This article […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 3 minutes The ongoing energy crisis has placed significant pressure on EU countries, particularly those in Central and Eastern Europe. The European Union has stepped in to support affected nations, offering substantial funding to diversify energy sources, improve infrastructure, and accelerate the green energy transition. We can bring practical examples […]
The end of Russian gas supplies through Ukraine, starting January 1, 2025, marks a crucial turning point for the European Union, which is now more compelled than ever to strengthen the diversification of energy sources. Over the past two years, European countries have significantly increased imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 3 minutes As 2024 draws to a close, we can predict some of the main challenges shaping global affairs in the coming year. The quest for peace will remain at the forefront, with ongoing conflicts affecting various regions across the globe. Climate change and environmental issues will likely continue to […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes The two main countries in the EU, Germany and France, are currently facing a deep political crisis. The German election, which will be held on the 23rd of February next year, could have a great impact on European politics and shape the next political decisions taken in Brussels […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes The European Union will face many challenges in 2025, and the energy sector is going to be one of them, as the bloc needs to find a balance between its energy security and the ambitious aims set for the green transition. In particular, the European governments are aware […]
